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Author: Christopher Kelly

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3 Gay Memoirs You Must Read

January 19, 2021 Christopher Kelly

Most listicles like this are filled with books that the author hasn’t read. But I can assure you that I have read each of these gay memoirs from start to finish and loved them immensely. They are exquisite narratives that … Continue reading 3 Gay Memoirs You Must Read

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Dear Trump Supporters: He Lost. Get Over It

January 17, 2021January 18, 2021 Christopher Kelly

I feel like the realistic friend sitting down with their heartbroken buddy and telling them she isn’t worth getting emotional over. But, as we’ve seen with the riots at Capitol Hill, it’s safe to say that y’all have issues… Of … Continue reading Dear Trump Supporters: He Lost. Get Over It

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How To Have Sex Safely During Covid

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 Christopher Kelly

While abstinence is by far the best way to avoid viral infections, let’s face it: a pandemic doesn’t dampen the libido. If it did, we’d have refrained from sex during the HIV epidemic. And while a mutual jerk-off sounds like … Continue reading How To Have Sex Safely During Covid

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2020’s Greatest Lesson We’ve Yet To Learn

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 Christopher Kelly

Thirty-three years ago, Former President Ronald Reagan pondered optimistically on how an alien invasion would unite the world. Unfortunately, rather than tackling his central theme, we launched conspiracy theories about possible alien invasions – clearly missing the point. “And yet,” … Continue reading 2020’s Greatest Lesson We’ve Yet To Learn

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The One Thing You Must Do Before 30

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 Christopher Kelly

When it comes to life, there’s no greater cause for alarm than the act of turning 30. Society has built up an ongoing ideal that you have to do everything before your 30, and that’s not entirely true for everyone. … Continue reading The One Thing You Must Do Before 30

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PrEP Is Killing My Sex Life

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 Christopher Kelly

So there I was, chatting to this gorgeous hunk of a man on Grindr. We had swapped pics and personal preferences and I was keen for action. In fact, I could wrestle in bed with him till dawn and it … Continue reading PrEP Is Killing My Sex Life

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Queer Media Representation: Who Cares If They’re Straight?

November 24, 2020 Christopher Kelly

Some of the greatest queer films that came out of the 90s and 00s cast clearly non-queer actors. Birdcage. Priscilla: Queen of the Desert. Two Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything. Transamerica. Milk. Brokeback Mountain. And yet, regardless of the straight … Continue reading Queer Media Representation: Who Cares If They’re Straight?

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Labels Are For Humans, Too

October 30, 2020 Christopher Kelly

You’ve heard the saying… “Labels are for clothes, not for humans.” As if we don’t require categorisation. But I somewhat disagree because, without categorisation, how do we fit into this wide and wavering world? It’d just be a cliche sea … Continue reading Labels Are For Humans, Too

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Can We Normalise Sexual Fluidity?

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 Christopher Kelly

Before I get started: NO, I am not asking everyone to be gay. Not all of you would want to try, and that’s totally fine! But, I am asking for society to view sexuality in a fluid state, where it’s … Continue reading Can We Normalise Sexual Fluidity?

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Owning The “F” Word

October 22, 2020 Christopher Kelly

It’s just a word… Faggot! There… I said it! But is it really that shocking anymore? For me, it’s just another term of endearment. “Hey fag,” I say to my friends, grinning because we both know that it doesn’t really … Continue reading Owning The “F” Word

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My Favourite Dame Shirley Bassey Tunes You Must Listen To Right Now!

October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 Christopher Kelly

And I’ve got the videos to prove it… My iTunes library is filled with around 24 Shirley Bassey albums — that’s about 380 songs. Sometimes I’ve got duplicates of the same song from a few different albums, and some of … Continue reading My Favourite Dame Shirley Bassey Tunes You Must Listen To Right Now!

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Overcoming Loneliness In A Pandemic

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 Christopher Kelly

Let’s face it, this pandemic has dampened our social lives. Is it just me, or are the days just blending together? It seems that all we have at the moment is work and home, home and work. And it feels … Continue reading Overcoming Loneliness In A Pandemic

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